Symptoms Placenta accreta often causes no signs or symptoms during pregnancy — although vaginal bleeding during the third trimester might occur. Occasionally, placenta accreta is detected during a routine ultrasound. Causes Placenta accreta is thought to be related to abnormalities in the lining of
Anterior placenta An anterior placenta is when the placenta attaches to the front wall of the uterus. This is a normal place for the placenta to implant and develop, but there are a few things to be aware of if you have one. What is the placenta? The placenta is an organ that helps your […]
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) is a prenatal condition in which twins share unequal amounts of the placenta’s blood supply resulting in the two fetuses growing at different rates. 70% of identical twins share a placenta, and 15-20% of these pregnancies are
Limiting your caffeine intake in pregnancy Limiting how much caffeine you have during pregnancy is important because high levels have been linked to pregnancy complications, such as low birth weight. It has also been linked to miscarriage and stillbirth . The current NHS guidelines recommend
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis (OC), is a liver disorder that can develop during pregnancy. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis (OC), is a liver disorder that ca
